Nova Scotia Health Authority. DGH. General Surgery Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1591
- Available Online
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This pamphlet describes what to expect after general surgery at the Dartmouth General Hospital. Topics described in the pamphlet include: followup visits (when to call your surgeon), wound care, showering, limits on physical activity (such as driving, lifting, and sexual activity), and controlling pain. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2110, "Après votre intervention de chirurgie générale : ce que vous devez savoir…